history of butter chicken

Producer: Navneet Vyasan

The curry was developed at the Moti Mahal restaurant in the Daryaganj, Old Delhi.

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The curry was made “by chance” by mixing leftover tandoori chicken in a tomato gravy, rich in butter.

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In 1975, the English phrase “butter chicken” curry first appeared in print.

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Chicken is marinated for several hours in a mixture of lemon juice, dahi.

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It has become a cult dish in the UK and USA.

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